The Philosophy and Practice of Alcoholics Anonymous and Related 12-Step Programs

Joseph Pickard

doi:10.1007/978-1-4614-5357-4_8

The Philosophy and Practice of Alcoholics Anonymous and Related 12-Step Programs

Joseph Pickard

University of Missouri-St. Louis

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Abstract

Twelve-step programs are voluntary, nonprofessional, self-directed groups that use peer support to promote recovery from an addiction. Twelve-step programs are among the most utilized and often misunderstood resources within addiction treatment. Social workers receive minimal training in the philosophy or practice of 12-step programs, preventing them from maximizing the benefits of this important resource. This chapter provides an overview of the philosophy and practice of 12-step programs in order for social workers to effectively use this resource in routine practice.

Original language	American English
Title of host publication	Social Work Practice in the Addictions
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-5357-4_8
State	Published - Nov 1 2012

Keywords

Alcoholic Anonymous Meeting
Meeting Attendance
Oxford Group
Recovery Support
Spiritual Principle

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Philosophy
Social Work

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